Roadside Wonders

Simply The Best Hood Ornament Baton Rouge, Louisiana submitted by “Jo” wendyvee says: Jo snagged this most excellent specimen of a hood ornament during a trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2006. Check out Jo’s other great finds (grab a snack … she’s one of our most prolific contributors!) Readers who viewed this page, also liked:Mystic PizzaSpank The Monkey/Shop Therapy Tags: Jo, Louisiana

Giant Bear Made of Hay! (near) Woodstock, Vermont submitted by “SkyKing96” (Ray) Ray says: I found the hay-bale bear somewhere near Woodstock, Vermont on US 4 or Hwy 12.  It’s not exactly permanent, and an ear has already fallen off, but it gets my vote for the most creative use of those ubiquitous round hay bales.  Certainly beats making long rows of them covered in white plastic! wendyvee says: Click...

Big Ship’s Propeller Milford, Delaware submitted by “wendyvee”, “Jo”, and “Dawg” update: Jo & Dawg also spotted the giant propeller! (see second pic below) wendyvee says: I found this giant ship’s propeller (and other assorted parts) outside of Meding & Sons Seafood in Milford, Delaware. I’m kind of embarrased to say that, from the road, I thought...

Giant Apple Tower Northbound I-81 near Mt. Jackson, Virginia submitted by T8TR (CJ), SkyKing96 (Ray) Ray adds to our growing gallery of the Mt. Jackson Apple Water Tower! Ray says: The “world’s largest basket of apples” you may have already seen.  I saw it Saturday when I left the MOA rally and headed north, but did not have time to stop.  I was in no hurry today heading over to the RA rally,...